Durham County property record for 231 Smith Dr, Durham, NC 27712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $166,500 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,404 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0825-85-8771 |
| Primary APN | 0825-85-8771 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 155 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 282 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 231 SMITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27712-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | BRENTWOOD/BLK:A/SEC:01/LT #05 PL:000070-000026 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENTWOOD SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
231 Smith Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SMITH DR, DURHAM, NC 27712-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016355 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7853 / 207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 231 Smith Dr was $2,404, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,404.00 (+3.58%) | $316,443 (-) Land $76,500 Building $239,943 | $316,443 (-) Land $76,500 Building $239,943 |
| 2025 | $2,321.00 | $316,443 Land $76,500 Building $239,943 | $316,443 Land $76,500 Building $239,943 |
| 2023 | $2,167.00 (+4.18%) | $220,456 Land $30,620 Building $189,836 | $220,456 Land $30,620 Building $189,836 |
| 2022 | $2,080.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Smith Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 231 Smith Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BRENTWOOD S/D private · serves 69 people · EPA ID NC0332117 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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